Just one game, but the summer drought of the NFL season ends on Thursday night.
Week one of the 2022–23 NFL preseason begins with a Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the competition. And while it won’t have any impact on the upcoming season, it’s a good chance for fans to ease back into their viewing habits.
Next week, most leagues will have action between Thursday and Sunday.
While tonight’s game is a Thursday night game, the Hall of Fame game will not be broadcast on Amazon This year. That exclusivity doesn’t go into effect until September 15, but if you’re looking to see how at least two teams are shaping up for the upcoming season, we’ve got all the info you need.
Which NFL teams will be playing this week? And what channels are broadcasting the game?
It’s been a light schedule this week. Here’s a look at who’s playing, with the home team listed second.
Thursday, August 4
Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders8:00 p.m. ET on NBC
How can I watch the Hall of Fame game for free — even if I’m not on the market?
The best way to watch any kind of network programming on the big screen for free is to use a good HD antenna. And watching the Hall of Fame game is a snap, as it’s broadcast on the broadcast network, which means you’ll be able to watch even if you don’t have a cable subscription. To make sure you get the most reliable signal, be sure to test antennas in multiple locations in your home.
Can I stream NFL games online if I don’t have a cable subscription?
You can — and there are several options to do so with Thursday’s pre-season game.
Peacock
NBC’s streaming service will give you access to Thursday’s game. You can get a free seven-day trial, followed by $5 or $10 monthly. (Peacock’s free version doesn’t include live sports.)
Hulu with live TV
You can try service Free for a week. Once done, it will cost you $65 per month.
YouTubeTV
After a two weeks of testingyou may have to pay a monthly fee of $65.
Sling TV
Food network Sling’s lower-tier “Orange” plan will set you back $35 per month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan increases the cost to $50 per month. You’ll get a seven-day free trial first—and right now the cord-cutting service is reducing the first month’s bill to $10.
AT&T TV
Formerly known as DirecTV Now and AT&T TVNow, AT&T’s streaming service will run you $70 per month or more. No more free trial option.
Fubo TV
This sport-focused cord cut Service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There is a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly fees ranging from $65–$80, depending on the channels you choose.
Can I watch pre-season NFL games on Amazon?
Not this year. The Hall of Fame game, like the other pre-season games, will not air on the streaming network. But starting September 15, it will be the exclusive home ground of Thursday Night Football.
Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the games I want?
Indeed.
NFL App
The NFL App will allow you to stream games that are being broadcast locally in your market on Sunday (so won’t help this week’s game). If you want to watch an off-market game, you have two options.
NFL Game Pass
There are a few problems with this service. You can’t use it to watch live matches, but you can watch everything after its main broadcast is over. There’s a seven-day free trial, after which you’ll have to pay a $100 per season fee.
NFL Sunday Ticket
DirecTV customers have access to it, but if you’re not a subscriber and live in an area where it isn’t available, you can watch any NFL game live, online or on TV with $73.49 per month or $293.36 for the whole season.
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